The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta faces critical infrastructure threats from land subsidence and sea level rise. Peat soil oxidation in the region releases approximately 1.2 million tons of carbon annually, creating a significant environmental risk and a potential opportunity for carbon sequestration through rewetting projects. Addressing these challenges requires a mix of levee reinforcement and nature-based solutions. Transitioning agricultural land to managed wetlands could halt subsidence and allow farmers to participate in carbon markets, protecting the water supply for 30 million people.
